Fresh off the back of winning Best Christmas Experience for the second consecutive year at the Group Leisure and Travel Awards, the team at Thursford have released the first look at the 2025 production, which promises to be the most magical year yet.
Based in North Norfolk, the Thursford Christmas Spectacular has been entertaining millions of audiences for 48 years, with its West End-quality production filled with nonstop singing, dancing, music, comedy and much more. The three-hour show welcomes more than 50 coaches per day, with audiences travelling from across the UK and overseas.
Led by director and producer John Cushing OBE, the show has become a staple in the world of theatre with the complex housing the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs in the summer. But by November the auditorium and site is transformed into a winter wonderland like no other with over a million lights, animatronic animals and giant luminated lanterns.
What breaks the tradition is the scale of the production, with more than 120 singers, dancers, musicians and speciality acts all performing across a 130ft stage. Included in the cast is a 32-piece live orchestra.
In recent years the show has had some major upgrades, with 2023 seeing a huge million-pound investment with a state-of-the-art sound system rivalling some of the best shows in the West End. The following year saw upgrades to the lighting team and seating. This year will see the biggest investment in costumes to date, and all-new routines including a second showgirls act not seen in the show before.
“We never rest on our laurels and this year’s show is no exception. It is set to be our most magical year yet,” said George Cushing, associate producer. “We can’t wait to show our audiences what we’ve been working on.”
Visitors are encouraged to make the most of their visit, with a selection of retail shops, catering units and immersive walkthrough all available to explore. The Enchanted Journey of Light is available for an additional, discounted fee on the day of arrival.
Promising to be another unforgettable year, the Thursford Christmas Spectacular is on sale now and runs from 8 November to 23 December, with matinee and evening performances. Book via www.thursford.com or call 01328 878477.
